At TL Training, we recognise the importance of having an appointed person or persons within the workplace who are responsible for giving mental health first aid. Mental health is equally as important as physical health, therefore attending a mental health first aid course is just as valuable as attending a general first aid course.
Our aim is to educate candidates on mental health, how it affects individuals and how we can help those in need. Our mental health first aid training in North Wales is available at many different levels and we can cater for the needs of different organisations and their diverse workforces.
Mental health first aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms or mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.
What will the course cover?
Upon completion of this course, candidates will have an in depth understand of mental health, types of mental health conditions, the signs and symptoms and ways in which they can help. We will discuss how to remain non-judgemental as well as confidentiality and when this may need to be broken. Candidates will gain the appropriate skills and knowledge to be able to confidently step in and offer reassurance and support to a person in distress. Candidates will also gain knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support, whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.
The course covers a wide range of topics, which are split up into 4 sessions. Each session will be taught in a variety of ways including presentations, group activities and discussions.
Session 1:
• Why Mental Health First Aid?
• The Mental Health First Aid action plan
• What is mental health?
• Impact of mental health issues
• Stigma and discrimination
• What is depression?
• Symptoms of depression
• Risk factors for depression
• Depression in the workplace.
Session 2:
• Suicide figures
• Alcohol, drugs and mental health
• First aid for suicidal crisis
• Non-judgemental listening skills
• First aid for depression
• Treatment and resources for depression
• Self-care
Session 3:
• What is an anxiety disorder?
• First aid for anxiety disorders
• Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
• Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
• Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
• Cognitive distortions and CBT
• Personality disorders
• Eating disorders
• Self-harm
Session 4:
• What is psychosis?
• Risk factors for psychosis
• Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder
• Warning signs of developing psychosis
• Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
• Treatment and resources for psychosis
• Recovery and building resources
• Action planning for using MHFA
Upon completion of this course, candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of mental ill health and how to support those who are suffering. Candidates will be provided with a manual which they can refer to whenever they need, a mental health workbook and a certificate.
Contact Us
Interested in undertaking one of our Mental Health First Aid Courses in North Wakes? Call us today on 0151 343 0588 to learn more. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
